DMT
- March 16, 2023
- DMT
Get on Steam"DMT is a single-player strategy game with stunning graphics and a delightful soundtrack. However, it is not a traditional game – DMT is a 3D visualization of music, creating dynamic, trippy visuals based on whatever music you play. To use DMT, simply play your music and let the game create a mesmerizing 4-dimensional experience for you."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Incredible and immersive VR experience that enhances music listening with stunning visuals.
- Highly customizable settings allow users to tailor the visual experience to their music, creating a unique journey each time.
- Great value for the price, with many users expressing satisfaction and recommending it for both sober and altered states.
- Some users report issues with abrupt transitions between visual modes, which can disrupt the flow of the experience.
- Limited customization options for color palettes and visual effects, leading to a desire for more variety and control.
- The file browser for music selection is cumbersome and can be frustrating, detracting from the overall experience.
- music131 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 74 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The music aspect of this VR experience is highly praised for its immersive and dynamic visualizations that sync well with a wide range of music genres, enhancing the listening experience significantly. Users appreciate the ability to play their own music and the customizable settings that allow for a personalized experience, although some note that transitions between visual modes can be abrupt. Overall, it is regarded as one of the best music visualizers available, particularly for those who enjoy a deep, engaging connection with their music.
“The visuals are so breathtaking and the visualizer syncs to all of the music I put through it.”
“This is a truly 360° immersive music experience.”
“It adds a whole new dimension to listening to music, totally immersing you.”
“Transitions between 'modes' tend to be abrupt and disrupt the flow of music - it would be nice if they were smoother.”
“Have been disappointed with the music visualizers I've found so far.”
“Doesn't support most music file formats yet but does allow audio used from your output device to be used.”
- graphics32 mentions
- 34 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The graphics in this application are widely praised for their breathtaking and immersive quality, with many users enjoying the audio-responsive visuals that sync beautifully with their music. However, there are calls for improvements in resolution, polygon count, and smoother transitions between visuals, as some users found certain effects to be blocky or repetitive. Overall, while the visuals create a captivating experience, enhancements in quality and variety could elevate the experience further.
“The visuals are so breathtaking and the visualizer syncs to all of the music I put through it.”
“Stunning visuals with hypnotic effects.”
“Like I was melting away into the field of out-of-this-world visuals.”
“Has a lot of potential, but needs to improve graphics quality (especially polygon count; close by objects look too blocky), and add an option to stop the center from moving around (for seated use, which is how you will want to use it unless you're dancing) which might also help with the occasional abrupt transitions I saw.”
“Some of the visuals also went to a solid colored screen, like white or magenta, with not much happening visually, but a click of the right stick button helps.”
“I couldn't seem to get the slow down/speed up of visuals to work (left thumb stick moving left & right) didn't seem to do anything.”
- story9 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate a lack of a substantial story, with one user expressing frustration over the absence of narrative elements. The focus seems to be more on technical performance and visual quality rather than storytelling, suggesting that the game may not prioritize a compelling narrative experience.
“Short backstory - I hate almost everything.”
“No story.”
“My only suggestions for the future would be to port to Quest 2 and maybe some more modes.”
- emotional4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express that the emotional experience in this VR game is profound and immersive, often enhanced by music that synchronizes with the visuals. Many report feelings of dizziness, euphoria, and a deep connection to the environment, particularly when under the influence, highlighting the game's ability to evoke intense emotional responses and a sense of floating or disorientation. Overall, the game is praised for its capacity to create a mesmerizing and transformative experience.
“I was impressed with how well the foreground shapes tracked the music most of the time, and the macroscopic movements sometimes made me feel floaty and off-balance, adding to the experience.”
“Playing this game while high has made me feel things to the point that I'm literally panting and squirming just lying down.”
“I've been waiting for something like this in VR! I spent some time with Boards of Canada's 'Music Has the Right to Children' - this hardcore visualizer made me feel dizzy, like I was falling, mesmerized by the intense fractal zoom out, connected to hyperspace tunnels, sometimes it was coming from above, the side, or all around... my friends, these are very good aspects of the most quality visualizer there is for VR.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as straightforward and fundamental, with users indicating a focus on the core mechanics without additional embellishments.
- stability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Users report mixed experiences with stability, noting consistent bugs related to mode changes that can lead to functionality issues, such as fading out. However, some users, particularly those with specific hardware like the r9 390, have found the performance to be stable overall. Additionally, there are complaints about the lack of support for FLAC files.
“It runs great on my R9 390.”
“The game has been incredibly stable, with no crashes or major bugs.”
“I've experienced smooth gameplay without any frame drops or glitches.”
“The consistent buggy mode changes, which fade out into nothingness, and the lack of support for FLAC are major issues.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
“I experienced constant lag and instability, which ruined the overall experience.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it requires a significant investment of time, almost akin to needing a second life to fully engage with it.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
“Grinding takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
